Mimosa Sisterhood
320 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsWelcome to Mimosa Sisterhood - a podcast that celebrates women's stories, past and present!
Join Melissa each week as she pops bottles and shares stories of the diverse female experience; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bubbly. We dive deep into topics like world history, feminism, mental health, society and culture, spirituality, entrepreneurship, creativity, personal development, and the power of Sisterhood. Sometimes we highlight the baddest babes in history and other times we interview the 'Everyday Woman' with an inspirational life story. There's room for everyone at the Mimosa Sisterhood table, so grab a glass of bubbly and join the party!
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Episodes
Hannah Gadsby & Barbara Gittings: Lesbians Breaking Free of the Bible Belt
July 01, 2022 03:26 - 1 hour - 147 MBLex from The Peony podcast is back on the mic for a special Pride Month episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Barbara Gittings, a pre-Stonewall gay rights activist who helped declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. Lex introduces Hannah Gadsby, an Australian comedian who's celebrated for her game-changing Netflix comedy special, Nanette. If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol bev...
Barbara Shelton: Warning Signs of Secret Violence In Relationships
May 20, 2022 19:08 - 1 hour - 117 MBOur next Everyday Woman episode features Barbara Shelton, a wine enthusiast and digital content creator based out of Wine Country in Northern California. Several years ago, Barbara lost herself in an abusive relationship that was littered with secret violence, abuse that isn't physical. With the support of friends and family, Barbara was able to escape her toxic relationship and began to heal from the inside out. In this episode, Barbara shares her personal story and gives tips on how to det...
Virginia Hall & Elvira de la Chaudoir: Sisters of Sabotage and Espionage
May 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBAndee Dominguez is back on the mic to celebrate two badass broads of espionage! Andee kicks off the show by introducing Virginia Hall, one of history's most dangerous and successful WWII spies known as "The Limping Lady". Melissa introduces Elvira del la Chaudoir, a Peruvian socialite, gambler, and double agent who tricked the Natzis leading to a successful Allied invasion of Normandy. If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you c...
Pauline Nguyen: The Story of The Spiritual Entrepreneur
April 14, 2022 22:23 - 1 hour - 120 MBOur next Everyday Woman episode features Pauline Nguyen, an Australian developmental coach, best-selling author, and co-founder of the world’s most awarded Vietnamese restaurant, Red Lantern. Pauline's story is rooted in survival; escaping war-torn Vietnam as a toddler, surviving a Thai refugee camp, and healing from years of adversity and generational trauma. Pauline recognizes her hardship as the "training" that prepared her to become the badass that she is today - a successful entrepreneu...
Susanna Kaysen: Girl, Interrupted, A Book To Movie Adaptation
April 01, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 121 MBIt's a bonus episode, babyyyy! Tune in to hear Melissa's guest feature on A Novel Adaptation podcast, a show that examines book to movie adaptations hosted by Jordan and Em. Melissa went nostalgia with it and chose her favorite movie of all time, Girl, Interrupted! This movie is based off the 1993 memoir written by Susanna Kaysen that depicts her real-life experience as a young girl in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s. Melissa was surprised to discover that the book was A LOT more intense...
Marion Donovan & Louisa May Alcott: Female Heroines, Inventors, and Spinsters
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBJordan Redwine is back on the mic for the ultimate podcast celebration - Women's History Month! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Marion Donovan, a 1950s entrepreneur who invented the disposable diaper. Jordan introduces Louisa May Alcott, the legendary author of the famous novel Little Women + so much more! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can no...
Rachael McKee: Channeling Sister Queen Energy Through Oracle Cards
March 10, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBOur next Everyday Woman episode features Rachael McKee, a Colorado-based writer, designer, and entrepreneur who's the creator behind Messages From Her. Messages From Her is a 44-card oracle deck and guidebook that celebrates some of the greatest women of the modern era. What better way to fuel guidance and inspiration than to pull a card full of powerful energy from a fierce AF woman?! Rachael chats about her inspiration behind the project, design and development, women's history fun facts, ...
Dorothy Dandridge & Tina Bell: Old Hollywood to the Grunge Scene
February 24, 2022 17:07 - 1 hour - 145 MBLex from The Peony podcast joins me for a special episode celebrating Black History Month! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Dorothy Dandridge, the first black film star to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1955. Lex introduces Tina Bell, "The Godmother of Grunge" who was the lead singer and front woman of the Seattle-based band, Bam Bam. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, che...
Esther Howland: The Mother of the American Valentine
February 14, 2022 20:20 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBHello beautiful friends and Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate everyone's loved (or hated) holiday, I've released a special bonus episode featuring a woman who literally made her stamp in history. Esther Howland was an artist and businesswoman who is credited for popularizing Valentine's Day cards in America. In the late 1800s, Esther's business eventually grossed over $100,000 per year which is equivalent to almost 3 million today. Esther Howland is so much more than a pioneer in the card-...
Betty White & Lucille Ball: Legendary Queens of Comedy
February 10, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBRikki Bell joins me back on the mic to celebrate two legends that will never die. Rikki kicks off the show with our beloved Betty White, a comedic actress who dominated show business for 8 decades and was single-handedly America's most loved and trusted celebrity. Melissa celebrates the iconic life of Lucille Ball, another comedic actress who stole American's hearts with the famous television show I Love Lucy. If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new suppor...
April Diaz: Growing into your Gifts, Calling, and Purpose
January 13, 2022 08:03 - 1 hour - 109 MBApril Diaz joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. April grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family and was taught that a woman's place was in the home, caring for her husband and children. As a child, April identified as a leader with loads of ambition and vision and never quite fit the female stereotypes that were expected of her. At 16 years old, April experienced a calling from God asking to invest her life into the next generation. Today, April is the Founder and CEO o...
Growing into your Gifts, Calling, and Purpose with April Diaz
January 13, 2022 08:03 - 1 hour - 109 MBApril Diaz joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. April grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family and was taught that a woman's place was in the home, caring for her husband and children. As a child, April identified as a leader with loads of ambition and vision and never quite fit the female stereotypes that were expected of her. At 16 years old, April experienced a calling from God asking to invest her life into the next generation. Today, April is the Founder and CEO o...
The Hyphy History of Christmas: Pagans, Libations, and Creepy Krampus
December 24, 2021 03:49 - 1 hour - 127 MBOur founding sister CJ, queen of the bottomless mimosas, is back on the mic for a super special Christmas themed episode! That's right folks, the band is back together again to chat about the witchy folklores of Christmas! Melissa kicks off the show with a Pagan history lesson, the evolution of "Christian" Christmas, and an overview of Christmas traditions we hijacked from the Pagans. CJ introduces Melissa to The Krampus, St. Nicholas' horned demonic assistant who scares misbehaved children....
No One Can Take Away Your Education, Faith, or Dance with Tula B. Strong
December 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBTula B. Strong, a Liberian-American performance artist, joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. Tula was raised by a single mother who immigrated to the United States after fleeing Liberia during the midst of the Liberian Civil War. Tula's mother, a refugee woman who lost everything, raised her children to value education as one of the few things that could never be taken away from them. Tula took her mother's words to heart and went on to attend Princeton University, on a fu...
Tula B. Strong : No One Can Take Away Your Education, Faith, or Dance
December 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBTula B. Strong, a Liberian-American performance artist, joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. Tula was raised by a single mother who immigrated to the United States after fleeing Liberia during the midst of the Liberian Civil War. Tula's mother, a refugee woman who lost everything, raised her children to value education as one of the few things that could never be taken away from them. Tula took her mother's words to heart and went on to attend Princeton University, on a fu...
Beauty and Power in Absolute Chaos: Hurrem Sultan & Kumander Liwayway
November 12, 2021 17:08 - 1 hour - 124 MBJordan Redwine is back on the mic to celebrate the lives of two influential women in history! Jordan kicks off the show by introducing Hurrem Sultan, a woman sold as a sex slave who later became the Queen of the Ottoman Empire during the 1500s. Melissa introduces Kumander Liwayway, a young Filipino peasant who joined the Huk Rebellion to avenger her father's death. If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an...
Hurrem Sultan & Kumander Liwayway: Beauty and Power in Absolute Chaos
November 12, 2021 17:08 - 1 hour - 124 MBJordan Redwine is back on the mic to celebrate the lives of two influential women in history! Jordan kicks off the show by introducing Hurrem Sultan, a woman sold as a sex slave who later became the Queen of the Ottoman Empire during the 1500s. Melissa introduces Kumander Liwayway, a young Filipino peasant who joined the Huk Rebellion to avenger her father's death. If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an...
The Wild Life Story of Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein
October 28, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBMelissa hops on the mic for a Halloween themed episode featuring Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. Many believe that Mary depicted herself in the character of the monster as she'd lived the majority of her life ostracized by society, just like the monster in her story. If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air...
Anastasia Romanov & Anna Anderson: The "Lost Duchess" and Her Imposter
October 16, 2021 00:20 - 1 hour - 119 MBRachel and Leah from Hashtag History podcast join me on the mic for a super scandalous story full of conspiracy and corruption! Melissa tells the story of Grand Duchess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of the last Tsar and Tsarina of Russia who was rumored to have survived her family's execution in 1918. Leah and Rachel tell the fascinating story of Anna Anderson, an imposter that came forward in 1922 claiming to be the long lost Grand Duchess Anastasia. If you'd like to donate to the Mimos...
The "Lost Duchess" and Her Imposter: Anastasia Romanov & Anna Anderson
October 16, 2021 00:20 - 1 hour - 119 MBRachel and Leah from Hashtag History podcast join me on the mic for a super scandalous story full of conspiracy and corruption! Melissa tells the story of Grand Duchess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of the last Tsar and Tsarina of Russia who was rumored to have survived her family's execution in 1918. Leah and Rachel tell the fascinating story of Anna Anderson, an imposter that came forward in 1922 claiming to be the long lost Grand Duchess Anastasia. If you'd like to donate to the Mimos...
Kiera Doyle: Human Design & The Magic of Self Discovery
September 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBKiera Doyle, host of Meeting Your Magic podcast, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. For years, Kiera felt loads of shame over her non-linear lifestyle and felt pressured to "figured it all out" by her mid-20s. However, this narrative changed the moment she discovered Human Design, a holistic self-knowledge system that combines astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah and Vedic philosophy. Human Design empowered Kiera to live authentically and to become her happiest and most successfu...
Human Design & The Magic of Self Discovery: Kiera Doyle
September 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBKiera Doyle, host of Meeting Your Magic podcast, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. For years, Kiera felt loads of shame over her non-linear lifestyle and felt pressured to "figured it all out" by her mid-20s. However, this narrative changed the moment she discovered Human Design, a holistic self-knowledge system that combines astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah and Vedic philosophy. Human Design empowered Kiera to live authentically and to become her happiest and most successfu...
Mexico's Feminist Nun & Light-Footed Woman: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz & Lorena Ramírez
September 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBAndee Dominguez joins me on the mic to celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Melissa tells the story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century poet, scholar, and nun who's considered to be the first published feminist of the New World. Andee tells the fascinating story of Lorena Ramírez, the 26-year old "light-footed woman" who runs ultramarathons in her traditional Rarámuri skirt and huaraches sandals. Are you a fan of the podcast and looking for ways to support the show? Well guess what,...
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz & Lorena Ramírez: Mexico's Feminist Nun & Light-Footed Woman
September 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBAndee Dominguez joins me on the mic to celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Melissa tells the story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century poet, scholar, and nun who's considered to be the first published feminist of the New World. Andee tells the fascinating story of Lorena Ramírez, the 26-year old "light-footed woman" who runs ultramarathons in her traditional Rarámuri skirt and huaraches sandals. Are you a fan of the podcast and looking for ways to support the show? Well guess what,...
Anna McDonnell Dowling: Make That Money Honey
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBAnna McDonnell Dowling, CEO & Co-founder of the f school, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. Anna's online platform, the f school, teaches women and girls the skills that should be taught at school but aren't. Anna is the creator behind the f school's Salary Negotiation System, which helps women take control of their earning potential and leave self-doubt and self-sabotage at the door. If you found this episode to be helpful and valuable, share it with one of your co-workers...
Make That Money Honey: Anna McDonnell Dowling
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBAnna McDonnell Dowling, CEO & Co-founder of the f school, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. Anna's online platform, the f school, teaches women and girls the skills that should be taught at school but aren't. Anna is the creator behind the f school's Salary Negotiation System, which helps women take control of their earning potential and leave self-doubt and self-sabotage at the door. If you found this episode to be helpful and valuable, share it with one of your co-workers...
King Christina of Sweden & Carlota and Fermina Lucumí: An Unconventional King & Two Rebel Leaders
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBJordan Redwine, co-host of A Novel Adaptation podcast, is back on the mic for her second guest appearance on the pod! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing King Christina of Sweden, the 17th century troublemaking genderqueer king who helped put an end to the Thirty Years' War on religion. Jordan tells the story of Carlota and Fermina Lucumí, machete wielding rebels who led the 1843 slave rebellion in Matanzas, Cuba. If you enjoy this episode, send it to a friend! Word of mouth recommend...
An Unconventional King & Two Rebel Leaders: King Christina of Sweden & Carlota and Fermina Lucumí
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBJordan Redwine, co-host of A Novel Adaptation podcast, is back on the mic for her second guest appearance on the pod! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing King Christina of Sweden, the 17th century troublemaking genderqueer king who helped put an end to the Thirty Years' War on religion. Jordan tells the story of Carlota and Fermina Lucumí, machete wielding rebels who led the 1843 slave rebellion in Matanzas, Cuba. If you enjoy this episode, send it to a friend! Word of mouth recommend...
Ex-Mormon Beer Slangin' Baddie: Charisse, The Existential Ginger
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBCharisse, The Existential Ginger, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. After an existential crisis and a divorce, Charisse left the Mormon church and moved 2,000 miles away from everything she'd ever known. Today, Charisse enjoys all the things she once believed to be evil; tank tops, beer, tattoos, and coffee. Needless to say, Charisse is no longer following the Mormon way by "enduring to the end", she's now THRIVING to the end. #YOLO If you enjoy this episode, share it with ...
Charisse, The Existential Ginger: Ex-Mormon Beer Slangin' Baddie
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBCharisse, The Existential Ginger, joins me on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. After an existential crisis and a divorce, Charisse left the Mormon church and moved 2,000 miles away from everything she'd ever known. Today, Charisse enjoys all the things she once believed to be evil; tank tops, beer, tattoos, and coffee. Needless to say, Charisse is no longer following the Mormon way by "enduring to the end", she's now THRIVING to the end. #YOLO If you enjoy this episode, share it with ...
Women That Rock: Elizabeth Cotten & Debbie Harry
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBLeah, co-host of She Will Rock You, joins me on the mic for an extra special music history episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten, a self-taught blues and folk music legend during the 1960s. Leah tells the story of Debbie Harry, the lead singer of the 1970s new wave punk rock band, Blondie. If you enjoy this episode, send it to a music loving friend! If you'd like to support the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! SHOW NOTES: I...
Elizabeth Cotten & Debbie Harry: Women That Rock
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBLeah, co-host of She Will Rock You, joins me on the mic for an extra special music history episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten, a self-taught blues and folk music legend during the 1960s. Leah tells the story of Debbie Harry, the lead singer of the 1970s new wave punk rock band, Blondie. If you enjoy this episode, send it to a music loving friend! If you'd like to support the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! SHOW NOTES: I...
Empowering Sisters with Hypothyroidism : Needhee Rathore
July 01, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 37.6 MBNeedhee Rathore, founder of Hypothyroid365, tunes in all the way from Japan to join Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. While in medical school, Needhee was inspired to create Hypothyroid365 after her own health struggles and experiences with thyroid cancer and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Today, Needhee provides nutrition and fitness services specifically to women living with hypothyroidism, who often feel left out of popular wellness culture. Needhee's program empowers women to r...
Needhee Rathore: Empowering Sisters with Hypothyroidism
July 01, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 37.6 MBNeedhee Rathore, founder of Hypothyroid365, tunes in all the way from Japan to join Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. While in medical school, Needhee was inspired to create Hypothyroid365 after her own health struggles and experiences with thyroid cancer and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Today, Needhee provides nutrition and fitness services specifically to women living with hypothyroidism, who often feel left out of popular wellness culture. Needhee's program empowers women to r...
Women of Pride and Juneteenth: Ruth Charlotte Ellis & Sojourner Truth
June 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBRikki Bell is back on the mic for a very special Pride/Juneteenth episode! Rikki kicks off the show by introducing Ruth Charlotte Ellis, an LGBTQ+ activist considered to be the oldest lesbian living to 101 years old. Melissa tells the story of Sojourner Truth; an abolitionist, women's rights activist, and a traveling preacher known for her iconic speeches on racial inequality. If you enjoy this episode, share it on social media with your friends! If you're interested in supporting the show,...
Ruth Charlotte Ellis & Sojourner Truth: Women of Pride and Juneteenth
June 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBRikki Bell is back on the mic for a very special Pride/Juneteenth episode! Rikki kicks off the show by introducing Ruth Charlotte Ellis, an LGBTQ+ activist considered to be the oldest lesbian living to 101 years old. Melissa tells the story of Sojourner Truth; an abolitionist, women's rights activist, and a traveling preacher known for her iconic speeches on racial inequality. If you enjoy this episode, share it on social media with your friends! If you're interested in supporting the show,...
Chloe Owens: Amplifying Marginalized Voices Through Visual Storytelling
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBChloe Owens joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Chloe is a non-fiction visual storyteller based in St. Louis, MO. Chloe merges her film, photography, and graphic design skills with her background in social work to amplify marginalized voices through visual storytelling. In 2015, Chloe produced her first documentary The Black Experience at Saint Louis University to amplify the voices of black students and faculty attending a predominately white school. After the murder of ...
Amplifying Marginalized Voices Through Visual Storytelling: Chloe Owens
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBChloe Owens joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Chloe is a non-fiction visual storyteller based in St. Louis, MO. Chloe merges her film, photography, and graphic design skills with her background in social work to amplify marginalized voices through visual storytelling. In 2015, Chloe produced her first documentary The Black Experience at Saint Louis University to amplify the voices of black students and faculty attending a predominately white school. After the murder of ...
Eva Perón & Queen Nanny: Spiritual & Mystical Leaders of the Nation
June 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBMarina Pierce, longtime fan and loyal listener, joins Melissa on the mic to tell the story of Eva Perón. Eva Perón was an actress and First Lady of Argentina who many considered a literal saint for her endless generosity and charity toward the Argentine people. Melissa tells the story of Queen Nanny, "The Mother of all Jamaicans" who led a community of formerly enslaved Africans known as the Windward Maroons. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends on social media. If y...
Spiritual & Mystical Leaders of the Nation: Eva Perón & Queen Nanny
June 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBMarina Pierce, longtime fan and loyal listener, joins Melissa on the mic to tell the story of Eva Perón. Eva Perón was an actress and First Lady of Argentina who many considered a literal saint for her endless generosity and charity toward the Argentine people. Melissa tells the story of Queen Nanny, "The Mother of all Jamaicans" who led a community of formerly enslaved Africans known as the Windward Maroons. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends on social media. If y...
Rescuing Kittens & Healing Childhood Trauma Through Poetry: Kanchan Singh
May 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBKanchan Singh, Founder and CEO of Crumbs & Whiskers, joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. In 2014, Kanchan visited an elephant sanctuary in Thailand that helped reignite her lifelong passion of animal welfare. Upon returning to the states, Kanchan quit her corporate job and opened a kitten and cat cafe called Crumbs & Whiskers, to help reduce euthanasia in shelters. Much to her surprise, Crumbs & Whiskers was a massive hit that attracted an overwhelming amount of public in...
Kanchan Singh: Rescuing Kittens & Healing Childhood Trauma Through Poetry
May 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBKanchan Singh, Founder and CEO of Crumbs & Whiskers, joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. In 2014, Kanchan visited an elephant sanctuary in Thailand that helped reignite her lifelong passion of animal welfare. Upon returning to the states, Kanchan quit her corporate job and opened a kitten and cat cafe called Crumbs & Whiskers, to help reduce euthanasia in shelters. Much to her surprise, Crumbs & Whiskers was a massive hit that attracted an overwhelming amount of public in...
Shidzue Kato & Malala Yousafzai: Rebels With An Incredible Cause
May 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBTehya Fencik, host and creator of the podcast For the Love of History, tunes in all the way from Japan to join Melissa on the mic to celebrate the lives of some kick ass women. Tehya tells the story of Shidzue Kato, a courageous woman that introduced birth control to Japan in the 1930s. Melissa tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani girl that was shot by the Taliban for vocalizing her support for children's right to an education. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5 ...
Rebels With An Incredible Cause: Shidzue Kato & Malala Yousafzai
May 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBTehya Fencik, host and creator of the podcast For the Love of History, tunes in all the way from Japan to join Melissa on the mic to celebrate the lives of some kick ass women. Tehya tells the story of Shidzue Kato, a courageous woman that introduced birth control to Japan in the 1930s. Melissa tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani girl that was shot by the Taliban for vocalizing her support for children's right to an education. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5 ...
Minisode with Mel: A Birth Story, From an Auntie's Perspective
May 13, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBWelcome to the second episode in our newest series, Minisodes with Mel. In this solo episode, I tell the insane and twisted story about the time I had to face my biggest fear in life - CHILD BIRTH! In January 2021, my sister was admitted to the hospital to be induced for labor, and after a series of unfortunate events, I had to volunteer tribute to be by her side while she gave birth to her daughter Alana. I've been terrified of child birth my entire life, but the universe decided this was t...
For the Love of the Land: Leona Vicario & Junko Tabei
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAndee Dominguez joins me back on the mic to tell the story of Leona Vicario, a prestigious woman who used her wealth and privilege to assist the rebellion during the Mexican War of Independence. Melissa tells the story of Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits. Looking for ways to support the show? Check out my new support feature! SHOW NOTES In this episode, we talk about: An update on Halima Aden, a Somali model we covered in our last episode Andee...
Leona Vicario & Junko Tabei: For the Love of the Land
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAndee Dominguez joins me back on the mic to tell the story of Leona Vicario, a prestigious woman who used her wealth and privilege to assist the rebellion during the Mexican War of Independence. Melissa tells the story of Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits. Looking for ways to support the show? Check out my new support feature! SHOW NOTES In this episode, we talk about: An update on Halima Aden, a Somali model we covered in our last episode Andee...
Food Is Friend, Not Foe: Ali McGregor
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBAli McGregor joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Like many of us, Ali grew up with body image issues that developed into disordered eating. When extreme fad diets led to unhealthy results, Ali made the incredible decision to seek support through a therapist and health coach to heal her relationship with food. Today, Ali is a health coach, the Founder and CEO of Life Simplified, the host of Master It podcast, and she's currently training for a triathlon! If this episode ...
Ali McGregor: Healing Your Relationship With Food
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBAli McGregor joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. Like many of us, Ali grew up with body image issues that developed into disordered eating. When extreme fad diets led to unhealthy results, Ali made the incredible decision to seek support through a therapist and health coach to heal her relationship with food. Today, Ali is a health coach, the Founder and CEO of Life Simplified, the host of Master It podcast, and she's currently training for a triathlon! If this episode ...
First Lady in the Place with Style and Grace: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
April 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBAli Jannace, Melissa's sister from another mister, joins her on the mic to discuss the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie was a socialite, writer, and First Lady to President John F. Kennedy who was brutally assassinated in 1963. Jackie experienced more trauma than a person should have to go through in a single lifetime and yet she managed to keep her head high and her eye on the prize in the darkest of times. Looking for ways to support the show? Check out my new support feature! ...